About SFTI

The Society of Freelance Translators and Interpreters is a not-for-profit professional membership body for translators and interpreters working in the UK and beyond. It was founded in 1987 and has 4,280 members.

What we do

Set professional standards, support members' development, promote the profession and help the public find qualified translators and interpreters.

Good to know

• SFTI is a company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales.
• You can follow SFTI news on LinkedIn and in our monthly email bulletin.
• All members, except Students and Retired members, can vote in Council elections.

Downloads

• Articles of association (PDF, 280 KB)
• Annual report 2025–26 (PDF, 5 KB)

Page last reviewed 16 February 2026